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Meaning of hydrogen embrittlement | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The absorption of hydrogen into a metal, and subsequent weakening, as can happen in some situations (such as in a pickling process, or after electroplating if no relief baking is done, or otherwise).

uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Wasserstoffversprödung

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

hydrogen fluoride hydrogen gas hydrogen gas electrode hydrogen halide hydrogen hydroxide hydrogen iodide

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